article thumbnail

How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully. Examples of collaboration and team-building.

article thumbnail

Exploring Non-Bedside Nursing Job Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

When people think of Nursing, the image that often comes to mind is that of a Nurse at the bedside, providing direct patient care. While bedside Nursing is a critical and rewarding part of the profession, it's not the only path available.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How a Care Coordination Center Can Improve Care Inefficiencies

Health Leaders | Nursing

Through two-way communication tools at the bedside, virtual nurses can do some of the admissions intake for patients as well as discharge instruction and education. This frees up bedside nurses to do other patient care duties. This also extends to virtual nursing. This improves quality and safety."

article thumbnail

Meet Kate Veenstra: From Bedside Nurse to Top Spot at UM Health-West

Daily Nurse

Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, ACM, NEA-BC, was recently appointed as the new chief nursing officer at the University of Michigan Health-West. Veenstra started as a bedside nurse at the hospital in 2006 and has held many roles, from associate chief nursing officer to the most recent interim chief nursing officer.

article thumbnail

Improv to Improve the POW Camp?

Candy Campbell

Although I was retired from bedside nursing by the time COVID surfaced, like most nurses, I'd seen a lot of misery, pain, and death that I don't talk about.

article thumbnail

Virtual Nursing - The Pros and Cons

Diversity Nursing

For example, virtual Nurses can handle medication reconciliations, discharge planning, and patient education via video calls. This division of labor can reduce the burden on bedside Nurses, improving overall efficiency.

article thumbnail

Covenants Not to Compete: What Nurses Need to Know About the New FTC Rule

Empowered Nurses

While common in fields like technology and sales, non-compete agreements are increasingly present in healthcare contracts, even for bedside nurses. Perform similar work for a set period after leaving the job. Employers argue that these clauses protect proprietary information and investments in training.